City officials will reportedly meet with animal rights activists Monday to discuss possible changes to the way Detroit handles the euthanization of stray pit bulls.

Nov. 12, the Detroit Free Press: “Local animal rights advocates say they are hoping the City of Detroit will change its policies on dealing with stray pit bulls after one was euthanized despite efforts by rescue groups to save the emaciated pooch.”

State law requires the city to hold strays for four days before euthanizing dangerous dogs or transferring adoptable pets to the Michigan Humane Society. Animal control does not consider pit bulls adoptable, however, and standing policy calls for euthanasia after expiration of the waiting period.